Software Library

The Internet Archive Software Library is the ultimate software crate-digger's dream: Tens of thousands of playable software titles from multiple computer platforms, allowing instant access to decades of computer history in your browser through the JSMESS emulator.

The intention is to ultimately have most major computer platforms available; currently, the collection includes the Apple II, Atari 800, and ZX Spectrum computers. In each case, sub-collections contain vast sets of disk and cartridge images. Genres include games, applications, utilities, demos and operating systems.

To see a curated set of these many programs, with contextual descriptions and information, visit the Historical Software Collection, curated by the Internet Archive's Jason Scott. If you'd like to volunteer to help describe and increase knowledge on disks in the Software Library, contact Jason at jscott@archive.org.

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MS-DOS (/ˌɛmɛsˈdɒs/ em-es-doss; short for Microsoft Disk Operating System) is an operating system for x86-based personal computers mostly developed by Microsoft. It was the most commonly used member of the DOS family of operating systems, and was the main operating system for IBM PC compatible personal computers during the 1980s to the mid-1990s. IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING ANY ISSUES WITH RUNNING THESE PROGRAMS, PLEASE READ THE FAQ. Thanks to eXo for contributions and assistance with this...

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Software for MS-DOS machines that represent entertainment and games. The collection includes action, strategy, adventure and other unique genres of game and entertainment software. Through the use of the EM-DOSBOX in-browser emulator, these programs are bootable and playable. Please be aware this browser-based emulation is still in beta - contact Jason Scott , Software Curator, if there are issues or questions. Thanks to eXo for contributions and assistance with this archive. Thank you for your...

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This collection contains selected historically important software packages from the Internet Archive's software archives. Through the use of in-browser emulators, it is possible to try out these items and experiment with using them, without the additional burdens of installing emulator software or tracking down the programs. Many of these software products were the first of their kind, or utilized features and approaches that have been copied or recreated on many programs since. (historic... Topic: historic software, software, vintage software, antique software

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Developed by MECC Released 1990 Also For Apple II, Macintosh, Windows, Windows 3.x Published by MECC Pacing Real-Time Genre Educational, Simulation Setting Western Gameplay Managerial / Business Simulation Educational Geography, History Perspective Bird's-eye view, Side view, Text-based / Spreadsheet, Top-down Visual Fixed / Flip-screen Interface Text Parser Description As a covered wagon party of pioneers, you head out west from Independence, Missouri to the Willamette River and valley in...favoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 288 reviews )

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The ZX Spectrum (pronounced /ˈzɛdˌɛks/ "Zed-Ex") is an 8-bit personal home computer released in the United Kingdom in 1982 by Sinclair Research Ltd. The machine was launched as the ZX Spectrum by Sinclair to highlight the machine's colour display, compared with the black-and-white of its predecessor, the ZX81. The Spectrum was ultimately released as eight different models; together they sold in excess of 5 million units worldwide (not counting numerous clones). The Spectrum was...

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Games and entertainment software for the ZX Spectrum. The Internet Archive Software Library is a large collection of viewable and executable software titles, ranging from commercially released products to public domain and hobbyist programs. Using the JSMESS emulator, users can "boot up" an emulation of the given title and use it in their browser. More titles are added frequently, and users are encouraged to donate newly found floppy disk images and programs.

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The Apple II series (trademarked with square brackets as "Apple ][" and rendered on later models as "Apple //") is a set of home computers, one of the first highly successful mass-produced microcomputer products, designed primarily by Steve Wozniak, manufactured by Apple Computer (now Apple Inc.) and introduced in 1977 with the original Apple II. In terms of ease of use, features and expandability the Apple II was a major technological advancement over its predecessor, the...

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Windows 3.1x (codenamed Janus) is a series of 16-bit operating systems produced by Microsoft for use on personal computers. The series began with Windows 3.1, which was first sold during April 1992 as a successor to Windows 3.0. Subsequent versions were released between 1992 and 1994 until the series was superseded by Windows 95. During its lifespan, Windows 3.1 introduced several enhancements to the still MS-DOS-based platform, including improved system stability, expanded support for...

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The Commodore 64, also known as the C64 or the CBM 64, is an 8-bit home computer introduced in January 1982 by Commodore International (first shown at the Consumer Electronics Show, in Las Vegas, January 7–10, 1982). It has been listed in the Guinness World Records as the highest-selling single computer model of all time, with independent estimates placing the number sold between 10 and 17 million units. Volume production started in early 1982, marketing in August for US$595 (equivalent to...

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A collection of historical software for Apple II computers from the 1980s and early 1990s. Each item was originally copy protected (i.e. the original floppy disk could not be copied to another floppy disk), but the copy protection has been removed and documented. Most items also include a "work disk" comprising the intermediate files created during the deprotection. To send feedback, ask questions, or get notified of new releases, follow @a2_4am on Twitter.

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The Atari 8-bit family is a series of 8-bit home computers introduced by Atari, Inc. in 1979 and manufactured until 1992. All are based on the MOS Technology 6502 CPU running at 1.79 MHz, roughly twice that of similar designs, and were the first home computers designed with custom co-processor chips. This architecture allowed the Atari designs to offer graphics and sound capabilities that were more advanced than contemporary machines. Overall, the Atari 8-bit computer line was a commercial...

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Lemonade Stand is a basic economics game created in 1973 by Bob Jamison of the Minnesota Educational Computing Consortium. Charlie Kellner ported the game to the Apple II platform in February 1979. Throughout the 1980s Apple Computer included Lemonade Stand (along with other software) with the purchase of their systems. Like most games created for microcomputers in the 1970s, the gameplay is simple. It simulates a child's lemonade stand, where choices made by the player regarding prices,...favoritefavoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 3 reviews ) Topics: Lemonade Stand, Apple II, Economics

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Choplifter is a 1982 Apple II game developed by Dan Gorlin and published by Brøderbund. It was ported to other home computers and, in 1985, Sega released a coin-operated arcade game remake, which in turn received several home ports of its own. While many arcade games have been ported to home computers and consumer consoles, Choplifter was one of the few games to take the reverse route: first appearing on a home system and being ported to the arcade. In Choplifter, the player assumes the role...favoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 4 reviews ) Topics: Broderbund, Choplifter, Apple II, Helicopter

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A wide and varied collection of Shareware programs for the Windows 3.0/3.1/3.1.1 systems of the early 1990s. Many are written in visual Basic, utilizing the then-new programmable user interface of Windows to allow a greater amount of independent programmers to make applications.

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Games and entertainment software for the Apple II. The Internet Archive Software Library is a large collection of viewable and executable software titles, ranging from commercially released products to public domain and hobbyist programs. Using the JSMESS emulator, users can "boot up" an emulation of the given title and use it in their browser. More titles are added frequently, and users are encouraged to donate newly found floppy disk images and programs.

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A collection of emulated software for the early Macintosh computer, created by Apple as the successor to the Apple II series. Simple, powerful and a new path in computing, the Macintosh's graphics-based operating system changed the face of computing permanently.

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This collection is a hand-picked set of selections from the MS-DOS Software Library of the Internet Archive. They've been chosen because they represent major parts of the MS-DOS story, because they are particularly impressive, and because they're fun. The intention is to eventually link these games to manuals and other materials as time goes on. Curation was done by Jason Scott, Internet Archive's Software Librarian. He can be reached at jscott@archive.org with suggestion, questions and...

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Developed by Titus France SA Released 1993 Also For Amstrad CPC Published by Titus France SA Perspective Side view Setting Prehistoric Genre Action Gameplay Platform Visual 2D scrolling Description Prehistorik 2 takes up the story of its predecessor , for another caveman-era platform game. The hero must use his club to crush animal enemies, many of which then release bonus items to collect. He no longer needs to feed his clan, so there is no required minimum food target, unlike the original...favoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 5 reviews )

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Developed by Virgin Interactive Entertainment, Inc. Released 1994 Also For Amiga, Game Boy, Game Boy Color, Genesis, Linux, NES, Windows Published by Virgin Interactive Entertainment, Inc. Genre Action Setting Fantasy, Middle East Gameplay Platform Perspective Side view Visual 2D scrolling Misc Licensed Description The game from Virgin based on the 1992 animated Disney film is a side-scrolling platformer. The player controls Aladdin, who must make his way through several levels based on...favoritefavoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 9 reviews )

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Platform DOS Released Feb 26, 1994 Perspective Side view Setting Middle East Genre Action Gameplay Platform, Puzzle elements Visual 2D scrolling Description 4D Prince of Persia is an unofficial reworking of the original Prince of Persia game by Jordan Mechner . The levels have been rebuilt and made tougher. You have to save the princess from the clutches of the evil Jaffar who has given her 60 minutes to marry him or die. From Mobygames.com. Original Entryfavoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 13 reviews )

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Games and entertainment software for the Atari 8-bit family. The Internet Archive Software Library is a large collection of viewable and executable software titles, ranging from commercially released products to public domain and hobbyist programs. Using the JSMESS emulator, users can "boot up" an emulation of the given title and use it in their browser. More titles are added frequently, and users are encouraged to donate newly found floppy disk images and programs.

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Applications for the ZX Spectrum. The Internet Archive Software Library is a large collection of viewable and executable software titles, ranging from commercially released products to public domain and hobbyist programs. Using the JSMESS emulator, users can "boot up" an emulation of the given title and use it in their browser. More titles are added frequently, and users are encouraged to donate newly found floppy disk images and programs.

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Developed by Interplay Entertainment Corp. Released 1992 Also For Macintosh Published by Interplay Entertainment Corp. Educational Typing ESRB Rating Kids to Adults Genre Educational Misc Licensed Perspective Side view Description Mario comes to the PC, in the form of a typing tutor. In this product you get to play one of four games, of progressing difficulty (as either Mario, Luigi or the Princess): Mario's Smash & Dash: Assist your character run past a series of boxes and turtles, each...favoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 14 reviews )

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Developed by Brøderbund Software, Inc. Released 1990 Platform DOS Published by Brøderbund Software, Inc. Educational Geography, History Gameplay Puzzle elements Interface Menu Structures Genre Adventure, Educational Narrative Detective / Mystery Description This time you continue to catch Carmen Sandiego and her american gang in the U.S.A. Breaking from jail somewhere in Europe, she comes to yankees to steal their treasures. You as ACME detective have to travel from town to town on the tail...favoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 10 reviews )

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Developed by Westwood Studios, Inc. Released Dec, 1992 Also For Acorn 32-bit, Amiga Published by Virgin Games, Inc. Pacing Real-Time Genre Strategy/Tactics Setting Sci-Fi / Futuristic Visual Free-roaming camera Perspective Top-down Narrative War Interface Point and Select Misc Licensed Description The planet Arrakis (also known as Dune for its sandy landscape) is the only place in the known universe where Melange (more commonly known as the Spice) can be found. The Spice is the basis of...favoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 24 reviews )

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Platform DOS Released 1991 Perspective Side view Pacing Real-Time, Turn-based Genre Strategy/Tactics Gameplay Artillery Visual 2D scrolling Description It's all-out war in Scorched Earth , an artillery combat game. You and up to nine friends can duke it out on hills and in valleys as you nuke each other into submission in this turn-based tank battle. At the start of each round, each player purchases their weaponry, and if they choose, shields and parachutes for defense and safety from long...favoritefavoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 9 reviews )

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Developed by Taito Corporation Released 1995 Platforms 3DO, Game Gear, SNES, Windows, WonderSwan Published by GameBank Corp. Pacing Real-Time Genre Puzzle Gameplay Arcade, Tile Matching Puzzle Visual Fixed / Flip-screen Perspective Side view Art Anime / Manga Description The home version of Bust-A-Move is not a straight adaptation of the arcade game. It greatly increases the number of levels, has new gameplay features and introduces new modes. The general concept remains the same: the player...favoritefavoritefavorite ( 9 reviews )

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Developed by Malibu Interactive Released 1992 Platform Genesis Published by SEGA of America, Inc. Misc Licensed Perspective Side view Genre Action Gameplay Platform Visual 2D scrolling Description The Genesis title based on Batman Returns is a platform game in which the Dark Knight must traverse five action-filled levels on his way to confront the Penguin. Areas include the rooftops of Gotham City, Max Shreck's department store, the Red Triangle Circus and the sewers. Besides run-and-jump...favoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 5 reviews )

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Platform DOS Released Nov 26, 1990 Gameplay Arcade, Platform Pacing Real-Time Genre Action Description Mario Brothers VGA is an unofficial remake of the classic Mario Bros. game of the arcade in VGA 16 colors. You control Mario who has to flip turtles coming out from two pipes at the top of the screen. The goal of the game is to defeat these turtles and score points by flipping them from underneath, not jumping on them. All gameplay is on one single screen, there are no scrolling levels like...favoritefavoritefavorite ( 2 reviews )

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Developed by Tecmo, Ltd. Released 1992 Also For Amiga, Atari ST Published by Elite Systems Ltd. Perspective Side view Genre Sports Sport Football (European) / Soccer Description Tecmo's World Cup '90 arcade game was remodeled based on the 1992 European Championships for its home computer release. The tournament's structure of the time (2 groups of 4 play each other once, top 2 go through to semi-finals followed by a final) is recreated, with any of Europe's soccer nations available to be chosen...favoritefavoritefavorite ( 2 reviews )

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Released 1989 Also For Amiga, Atari ST, Commodore 64, PC-98 Published by Electronic Arts, Inc. Perspective 1st-person Vehicular Automobile, Track Racing Genre Racing / Driving, Simulation Misc Licensed Gameplay Vehicle Simulator Description With the full support of Scuderia Ferrari, Formula One racing was recreated in detail in this simulation, with the top drivers and teams of 1986 to compete against for the most successful F1 team of all. You job does not start at the racetrack; perfecting...favoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 2 reviews )

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Developed by Daisy Field Software Development Group Released 1994 Also For J2ME, ZX Spectrum Gameplay Arcade Narrative Adult Interface Direct Control Genre Action, Puzzle Visual Fixed / Flip-screen Description XoniX games are generally a spin off from Taito's Qix , in which the player traces outlines on a flat playfield, avoiding being touched by enemies while vulnerable tracing, and tries to close off complete rectangular portions of the screen. Early versions would "fill in"...favoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 5 reviews )

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Developed by Muse Software Released 1984 Also For Apple II, Atari 8-bit, Commodore 64 Published by Muse Software Perspective Top-down Genre Action Setting World War II Gameplay Shooter, Stealth Description In this game, the player takes control of a lone prisoner who has been taking captive in a large castle occupied by the Nazis. Getting out of the cell and picking up a weapon is just the beginning; the ultimate goal is to acquire the war plans of the Nazis, and escape from Castle Wolfenstein...favoritefavoritefavorite ( 16 reviews )

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This is a varied collection of applications and programs written for MS-DOS. As things are emulated in the browser, there is currently no way to save the progress of your work, so please don't work too hard inside these applications! They are provided to give historical context and research into how programs and applications worked in earlier times. If you are not familiar with the in-browser emulator EM-DOSBOX being used to provide these applications, please read the FAQ . If you have...

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Apr 28, 2005 Released Apr 28, 2005 Also For Linux, Windows Pacing Turn-based Genre Role-Playing (RPG) Setting Sci-Fi / Futuristic Gameplay Roguelike Perspective Top-down Narrative Horror Description This game is a mix between two classic games: Rogue , the text-only dungeon crawl role-playing game that has spawned a whole genre of games, and DOOM , one of the breakthrough games for 1st-person shooter genre. The story is the same as in Doom: You are some soldier performing his monotonic duties...favoritefavorite ( 3 reviews )

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The Demoscene has created wonderful programs for all sorts of platforms, including MS-DOS machines. Through the use of the EM-DOSBOX in-browser emulator, the demos in this collection are bootable and playable. Topics: msdos demoscene, demoscene entries

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Floppy disks from various user groups and collections, assembled on the "Pool CD-ROM" for Atari. These variant floppy disks are provided as executable examples in this set. The Internet Archive Software Library is a large collection of viewable and executable software titles, ranging from commercially released products to public domain and hobbyist programs. Using the JSMESS emulator, users can "boot up" an emulation of the given title and use it in their browser. More...

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Developed by Sunstorm Interactive, Inc. Released 1997 Also For Macintosh Published by WizardWorks Group, Inc. Genre DLC / Add-on Add-on Story / Mission Description This is an add-on episode for Duke Nukem 3D . Aliens have captured the President! Duke gets word that alien scum have landed in Washington D.C., laid it to waste, and imprisoned the leader of the free world. Always up for a heroic deed, Duke heads to D.C. to rid the city of enemy dirtbags and return the president to power! Includes 9...favoritefavorite ( 2 reviews )

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Developed by SimTex, Inc. Released Sep, 1993 Also For Macintosh Published by MicroProse Software, Inc. Gameplay 4X, Managerial / Business Simulation Pacing Turn-based Genre Strategy/Tactics Setting Sci-Fi / Futuristic Description Master of Orion overlaps with Civilization insofar as you are the leader of one of several races. Technological advance, realm expansion and combat are all key elements. Where it differs is in being set in space. The planet Orion itself is a lush, fertile planet with...favoritefavoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 7 reviews )

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Developed by Maxis Software Inc. Released Dec 06, 1991 Also For Amiga, FM Towns, Macintosh, PC-98, Sharp X68000, SNES, Windows 3.x Published by Maxis Software Inc. Educational Ecology / Nature Perspective Side view, Top-down Genre Simulation Visual Isometric Description SimAnt explores the detail of the lives of ants, as you take full control of an ant colony. Build up your colony to conquer the other colonies in the yard. Foes include spiders and humans - make their lives a misery by invading...favoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 7 reviews )

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Developed by Didatech Software Ltd. Released 1991 Also For Apple II Published by Didatech Software Ltd. Educational Geography, Math / Logic, Science Perspective 1st-person Genre Educational Gameplay Managerial / Business Simulation Description Another installment in the geographical educational Crosscountry series represents the map of Canada. Players drive an 18-wheel truck around the country picking up and delivering a variety of commodities with typed-in commands (TURN ON MOTOR, LOOK AT MAP,...favoritefavoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 4 reviews )

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ZZT is an ANSI character-based video game, created in 1991 by Tim Sweeney of Potomac Computer Systems which became Epic MegaGames in 1992. It remains a popular MS-DOS game creation system. ZZT itself is not an acronym for anything; its title was chosen so it would always appear at the bottom of newsgroup listings. It was later jokingly mentioned by Sweeney as being short for Zoo of Zero Tolerance, which has mistakenly become a popular belief. Although visually outdated at the time of its...

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A stock installation of Windows 3.11. From Wikipedia : Windows 3.1x (codenamed Janus) is a series of 16-bit operating systems produced by Microsoft for use on personal computers. The series began with Windows 3.1, which was first sold during April 1992 as a successor to Windows 3.0. Subsequent versions were released between 1992 and 1994 until the series was superseded by Windows 95. During its lifespan, Windows 3.1 introduced several enhancements to the still MS-DOS-based platform, including...favoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 6 reviews ) Topic: windows

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Developed by Incredible Technologies, Inc. Released 1990 Also For Amiga, Apple II, Atari ST, Commodore 64 Published by Walt Disney Computer Software, Inc. Misc Licensed Perspective Behind view, Side view Genre Action Gameplay Platform Visual 2D scrolling, Fixed / Flip-screen Description This game follows the adventures of Scrooge McDuck and his three nephews, Huey, Dewey and Louie. The aim of the game is shown in the introduction. Flintheart Glomgold challenges Scrooge to a competition to see...favoritefavoritefavorite ( 6 reviews )

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Developed by MECC Released 1990 Also For Apple II, Macintosh Published by MECC Educational Math / Logic Perspective Top-down Genre Educational, Puzzle Description Learn basic math skills with Number Munchers. Keep your Muncher away from the Troggles by munching on multiples, factors, prime numbers, equalities, and inequalities. If you can stay away from the Troggles and earn enough points, you'll be part of the Muncher Hall of Fame. From Mobygames.com. Original Entryfavoritefavoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 2 reviews )

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Developed by Virgin Games, Inc. Released 1992 Also For Macintosh, Windows 3.x Published by Virgin Games, Inc. Gameplay Board Game Genre Strategy/Tactics Misc Licensed Description Monopoly Deluxe is a conversion of the classic board game. The game allows for some user-based rule changes such as money given for landing on "Free Parking". From Mobygames.com. Original Entryfavoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 11 reviews )

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Developed by Lucasfilm Games LLC Released 1988 Also For Amiga, Apple II, Atari ST, Commodore 64, Linux, Macintosh, NES, Windows Published by Lucasfilm Games LLC Genre Adventure Gameplay Graphic Adventure, Puzzle elements Perspective Side view Visual 2D scrolling Interface Point and Select Narrative Comedy Description The Edison mansion has always been a creepy old house on the edge of town. There have been rumors of strange experiments going on and of odd creatures living amongst the Edison...favoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 13 reviews )

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Developed by Strategic Studies Group Pty Ltd. Released 1993 Also For Macintosh, Windows Mobile Published by Strategic Studies Group Pty Ltd. Official Site Warlords II Pacing Turn-based Genre Strategy/Tactics Setting Fantasy Gameplay RPG elements, Wargame Perspective Top-down Visual 2D scrolling Description Warlords II is a 2D turn-based strategy game set in a fantasy world. The player is a commander from one of several races (like the people from the Kingdoms, the Dark Elves, Ussyrian Orcs,...favoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 15 reviews )

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This collection consists of thousands of floppy disks primarily for the Apple II and III series of computers, from the collection of the Rhode Island Apple Group (RIAG). RIAG is an Apple Users Group from Providence, RI that was formed in the 1970s for the support of the Apple II. From the site: The Rhode Island Apple Group (RIAG) is the Ocean State's premier support organization for users of ALL Apple and Apple OS computers - Apple II, Apple III, Lisa, Macintosh, and all clones using Apple... Topics: Apple II, Floppies, Emulation, Rhode Island, RIAG

The Internet Archive Software Library is the ultimate software crate-digger's dream: Tens of thousands of playable software titles from multiple computer platforms, allowing instant access to decades of computer history in your browser through the JSMESS emulator.

The intention is to ultimately have most major computer platforms available; currently, the collection includes the Apple II, Atari 800, and ZX Spectrum computers. In each case, sub-collections contain vast sets of disk and cartridge images. Genres include games, applications, utilities, demos and operating systems.

To see a curated set of these many programs, with contextual descriptions and information, visit the Historical Software Collection, curated by the Internet Archive's Jason Scott. If you'd like to volunteer to help describe and increase knowledge on disks in the Software Library, contact Jason at jscott@archive.org.